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Proserpine Junior Cricket Association calls for assistance after thieves stole expensive equipment over Christmas

Proserpine Junior Cricket Club got a nasty surprise for Christmas when it was discovered that thieves had stolen thousands in expensive tools and equipment from the club over the summer holidays.

Proserpine Junior Cricket Association had thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from its clubrooms over the Christmas period. Picture: Proserpine Junior Cricket Association.
Proserpine Junior Cricket Association had thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from its clubrooms over the Christmas period. Picture: Proserpine Junior Cricket Association.

Proserpine Junior Cricket Association has been left reeling after a break-in over the summer holidays saw thieves steal thousands of dollars worth in tools and machinery.

A post by current coach and former president Mark Valmadre revealed that the thieves had stolen a ride-on mower, push mower, whipper snipper, battery powered tools and batteries, backpack blower, pressure washer and a toolbox with socket sets and spanners in it.

The ride-on mower that was stolen from Proserpine JCA over the Christmas period. Picture: Proserpine Junior Cricket Association.
The ride-on mower that was stolen from Proserpine JCA over the Christmas period. Picture: Proserpine Junior Cricket Association.

Club president Mike Hope said while this is undoubtedly a difficult period for the club, there were “too many people to name” who have stood up to help during this challenging period.

“The club has banded together really well, and we’ve received a lot of support from the local community,” Hope said.

To help replace some of the stolen equipment, the club has entered the Good for Cricket Raffle, where supporters can buy tickets to potentially win a brand new Toyota, with 100% of the proceeds going toward supporting the club.

Queensland Police has been conducted for an update on their ongoing investigation.

Click here to enter the Good for Cricket Raffle.

More to come.

Originally published as Proserpine Junior Cricket Association calls for assistance after thieves stole expensive equipment over Christmas

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/sport/proserpine-junior-cricket-association-calls-for-assistance-after-thieves-stole-expensive-equipment-over-christmas/news-story/8577b4ecefe5dacdc40f2d7d1fdc9530